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obligate

/ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/ American
  • v. 使负有义务, 迫使
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  • v. to force someone to do something by law, duty, or a promise
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Example
The contract will obligate both companies to finish the project.
这份合同将要求两家公司都必须完成这个项目。
Word familyoblig-
n.
obligationL4
v.
obligeL4
adj.
obligingL5
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